But the real secret is in the combination of the plastic side guard and tiny underlying brush that lets the roller glide right along the edges of corners, ceilings, baseboards, and trim without the need for protective painter’s tape. After being messed around by a few companies I went to ProClean, who provided a reasonable quote and details of the work to be carried out. If you’re trying to reach high areas that require you to stand on a ladder, look for an edger that can be connected to an extension pole.

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We were told we needed to have integrity and honour the original quote, we were told we were unbelievably arrogant. Some paint edgers have foam pads, which are especially good for laying down a smooth coat of paint, and others, including Luigi’s World’s Best Paint Pad Set, have sponge pads, which work very well for applying paint thickly without drips. The plastic edger slides over the paint brush bristles, exposing just the length of bristle you desire for painting fine lines, working around trim, or painting in corners.Indoors, I wanted to see if it would adhere to the popcorn ceiling well enough to paint a clean edge and whether it would damage the finish. Brad the Painter – Painting Tips by a Professional offers advice and recommendations on how to do your painting project well, safe and fast. I love the straight lines that angled brushes apply almost effortlessly, and the Wooster Brush Shortcut made it even easier to do this work. This feature is especially useful for finishing small rooms in one go, reducing the inconvenience of frequent visits to the paint can or paint tray. But if you prefer a roller-style edger instead of a pad, then we like the Wagner Smart Edge Paint Roller, which holds six ounces of paint right in the handle so you don’t have to keep visiting the paint tray to reload.